NZ Qualifications Authority · 5213
NZ Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Level 6) with strands
The new senior instructional outdoor-leadership qualification. Replaces 3661 and steps up to Level 6 in the reviewed framework.
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What this qualification typically covers
Replaces NZ Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Instruction) Level 5 (3661) — note the level has moved from 5 to 6. AdventureWorks delivers this with embedded NZOIA pathway. Always read the qualification alongside the holder's completed strand(s).
Pathway and lineage
Strands
This qualification is taken in one or more strands. The strand defines what activities the holder is qualified for — always check which strand(s) appear on a CV.
Bushcraft
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsAlpine / Snowcraft
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsCaving
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsRock Climbing
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsMountain Biking
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsRiver Kayaking
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsSea Kayaking
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsRafting
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsSailing
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsCanyoning
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsSurfing
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsMulti-discipline
Scope is defined by NZQA's strand requirements for this qualification — see the linked NZQA page for the current canonical strand set.
View strand detailsAuthoritative source
The NZ Qualifications Authority register holds the canonical qualification document. Always check it for binding scope and currency information.
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